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After three years of filming, James Ruffato, Jill Steenhuis’ son, has achieved a captivating, inspiring, and insightful work of great beauty. In this full-length documentary film, the viewer is invited to enter into the quiet and intimate world of Steenhuis’ prolific, creative, spiritual energy. The film focuses on the artist’s journey from Atlanta to Aix-en-Provence, and how she found her raison d’être.
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@oldmanandthesea7039

1 month ago

After experiencing the ups and downs in life, at age of 46, I started drawing and painting. I won some prizes at local art juried competitions and had my solo exhibition. Then a long hiatus followed. Recently I began to draw again, but am scared of taking up brushes to paint again. Watching your video let me understand that to create art, you need to coerce yourself into the creative mental state, and seemingly mundane things such as setting up your palette is important in bringing you closer to that meditative state. Your personal experience in doing art give me encouragement to get back to art. God bless you and your family.

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@brennakohlhase4194

3 weeks ago

Your dad was very in tune with what you needed after losing your mom. What a blessing to have a dad so willing to dare venture outside his own grief and perceive your young heart’s longings. It is in giving that we receive. Moving.

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@LizLondonWWA

3 weeks ago

Every 'art' student needs to watch this, perhaps even everyone could benefit. Pure poetry..

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@bluskyz7398

8 months ago

Very inspirational. Many people in our lives don't understand the creative process. I'm currently learning watercolor, & my landlady is asking daily, "what didja paint today? Let me see!" then she judges it, etc. I don't want to have to explain it, I just need her to let me be! They have an expectation that if you're a 'good artist', you should be able to whip out a masterpiece daily!

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@reepincrafts

8 months ago

This moved me to tears. I have an inner voice that tells me I cannot do things things or it’s not good enough especially in my textile art. Understanding that you go through the same is profoundly inspirational knowing that you work through that inner monologue and coming out the other side. Your art is amazing… thank you for making this moving film of how you work and what influences you. I have also written the Delacroix quote down to remember - I feel this was destiny for me to see this today to move forward in a more positive and freeing way with my art - Joanne UK

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@lucybloom7600

8 months ago

Such a beautiful and powerful movie. The ability to see the beauty in all things pulls at ones inner silence to listen and really see the invisable. To become the seer intimately observing nature in all her forms one sees Truth. Then the dance begins everywhere in everything. Watching how each blade of grass sways and vibrates. How the red and orange poppies in the field dance and sway. The tree and her leaves whisper other vibrations. A drop of water. The wind sings and the symphony begins. We can hear all the resonances and vibrations and the world become alive and precious in this moment and we are forever moved. We become one with our environment and the heart opens and a knowingness awakens our deepest core. We connect and become love when we simply tune in and watch and listen to what is before us.. These moments synchronize thru our senses and we are moved to create. We may have no idea or maybe have never painted before, but now Nature has given us infinite ways to feel. She shows us her tool box of textures, forms, lines, densities infinite color and movement and sound. She reveals a Truth in the nature of all things and we want to somehow emulate and express our awe for what we have been shown. The invisable world is alive with light and darkness begging us to see and hear her. This is when in time we come to know the grace in all things. Art then becomes an open door in which to express our higher selves. Your movie eloquently showed us the art of disipline and at the same time letting ourselves be free enough to let whatever comes out thru our hands and fingers to simply be. That is a beautiful lesson. As is repetition and refinment. Art is a wonderful way to self actualize and transcend the world within us and around us. Giving back the gift we create. Your movie exemplified these truths exquisitely. Thank you so much. Your movie gently wakes us up when we forget and doubt ourselves to the beauty and heart within us. And becoming inspired we go back and try again to see what will be revealed and we express our truth and gratitude. Thank you for the movie again. I stumbled upon this movie when I needed it most at this time in life. Ahh the magick of synchronicity!

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@greenspiritarts

8 months ago

The Invisible is speaking in every frame, every word, every subtle movement and shade of color in this deeply moving tribute. I am reminded of the Spanish proverb that goes something like; “Speak only when it can improve the silence.” This film and Jill’s work improve the silence….mightily. Thank you both for making this beautiful production. I wish I could hang it on my wall!

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@LovinLnCottage

7 months ago

Thank you for the gift of your life, your family’s life and your art. 🙏☮️❤️🖖

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@heathermtaylor7683

8 months ago

There you were in 'my feed' and I made one of my best decisions of late, to take the time to watch, but more importantly, to listen to words which did not shatter the silence but enhanced it. Every fibre of this film is deeply inspirational. Thank you for 'dancing' so generously with us, Jill. I shall remember the parable of the almond blossom...🌸

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@pakpak2121

8 months ago

Just overwhelmed by the beauty of this piece. ..Thank you James for capturing the heart and soul of your mother's artistry. As a documentary filmmaker myself, I am humbled by your sensitive touch.

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@cecileroy557

2 weeks ago

This is one of the most beautiful, serene and thought-provoking films I've ever seen! Thanks to you and your family for allowing us to visit you in your very special world, and for sharing your creative process and deep love of nature with us. I'm going to save and treasure this as one would something priceless because this film is, indeed, a priceless work of art. I adore your worldview and your amazing talent. AND - your dedication to continue to learn and grow each and every day. ❤

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@faithisrising

8 months ago

Such a beautiful documentary! Jill, it’s lovely to “meet you” here on YouTube. Your son has made a lovely film of you, your creativity and your life. Thank you for inspiring me and your title for this was perfect! God bless you and yours!

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@chrisandkariadams9826

8 months ago

Wow- this was such a treat to come across in my feed. Everything about it was beautiful, from your words, to your art, and the lovely production of this film. Bravo 👏

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@MariaMoreno-nf3hz

8 months ago

What a beautiful story/life. Your father painted your future from the beginning.

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@yvonnewesthaver7237

8 months ago

Touched my soul so deeply I cry tears of a lost and aching need. So need to see, hear and feel all of this ….

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@viktoriavidali

7 months ago

Beautifully done, James. A tribute to yourself, to your mother, your family, and to Art itself.

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@terrychancellor4593

8 months ago

So beautiful!!! Wow, this speaks volumes to my artist heart. A heart that has been in flux, struggle, grief, and angst the last four years, all while seeking to regain my sense of self, inspiration for creativity, and once again wondering if I'm good enough or even too late to capture my dreams. BTW, I'm from Virginia ❤, had friends who attended Sweet Briar! Thank you for sharing this beautiful story, truly inspiring.

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@barbarachristensen9034

3 weeks ago

Loved every minute of this podcast..absolutley inspirational and. I took many notes in my journal. I related to so many of Jill's carefully choosen words....many thanks Jill For your words of courage and inspiration through. Silence....❤😊

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@dianawitty9628

8 months ago

This just made me cry and let go…thank you so beautiful

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@7WordsWorth

8 months ago

You are very fortunate to have so much of nature's beauty in your life. Thanks for sharing.

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